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Best cheap smartwatches in 2024
You don't have to spend too much to strap a smartwatch to your wrist
There are so many smartwatches available now that you can find a good one on the cheap, or at least more affordable than flagship wearables. Functionality and design are still attainable, even at budget-friendly prices. Oftentimes, it just means that the watches aren't as fully featured or the models are the most current.
Best cheap Samsung phone in 2024
Samsung's refined interface and thoughtful design, at reasonable prices
While Samsung's high-end phones get most of the press, its more affordable models sport a nearly identical OneUI Android implementation and, in most cases, reasonably competent hardware. They can't touch the flagships' performance, but at hundreds of dollars less, many users find them considerably more attractive.
Best cheap wireless headphones under $100 in 2024
You don't have to overspend to get quality wireless headphones
There are many different types of headphones available, such as in-ear, on-ear, over-ear, wired, and wireless options. The best wireless headphones are the over-ear and on-ear ones, even though they may be larger and bulkier. They provide the best sound quality and include features such as active noise cancellation (ANC), a comfortable design that can be worn for long periods, and a quick wireless connection.
The big three wireless carriers — AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon — offer premium experiences with great deals on new phones, but for many people, the deals are not worth their high asking price and multi-year commitments. Instead, a prepaid plan provides all the speed and coverage most people need for a lot less. And since prepaid carriers use coverage from one or more big carriers, you won’t need to give up coverage to save money. Whether you’re a light user looking for a cheap plan or a heavy user needing an unlimited connection, there’s a prepaid plan for you on every major network.
Getting a good deal always feels great, especially when saving on personal getaways and long-distance travel. You can certainly rely on the Play Stores' best travel apps for planning a getaway on your favorite Android phone, but there are also services designed to help users map out a quality holiday while also saving a hefty chunk of change, making for some of the best Android apps around. We'd like to share our favorites in this roundup of cheap getaway apps, perfect for finding great deals on flights and accommodations. Enjoy these services that trivialize international travel for a weekend away.
Whoa: These Lenovo true wireless earbuds are on sale for 15 bucks
Or grab two for $25, because why not?
Everyone makes wireless earbuds these days. It's not just phone makers and startups, either — you could pick a brand name out of a hat, and, chances are, there's a pair of buds listed on its website right now. This sort of saturation does end up benefitting shoppers, of course. With so many options to pick between, you can usually score some for insanely low prices. Over at Lenovo's web store, you can grab a pair of earbuds for as low as $15 right now.
After months of rumors, the CEO of OnePlus officially confirmed the existence of the more budget-priced OnePlus 9R to the Indian press last week. Announced alongside the 9 and 9 Pro, the 9R is launching exclusively in India, starting at ₹39,999. That's equivalent to about $550 USD, and 20% less expensive than the base model of the OnePlus 9.
OnePlus Buds Z review: $50 and very okay
They're cheap and they sound pretty good. What else could you ask for?
Good true wireless earbuds are getting cheap in a hurry. You can still spend hundreds for fancy features like ANC if you want, but you don't have to break the bank to get decent sound. OnePlus's first true wireless earbuds, the succinctly named Buds, were a great value at $80. The OnePlus Buds Z take it a step further — for just 50 bucks, these earbuds might lack polish, but they deliver on fundamentals.
Aukey's surprisingly capable B60 Bluetooth earbuds are down to $17 ($23 off)
Great comfort and USB-C charging for a pittance
You're probably aware that Aukey makes all kinds of charging accessories, but the company makes some pretty capable audio gear, too. Consider, if you will, the B60 earbuds: they're not flashy, but they tick a lot of boxes, and you can get a pair for a measly $17 today on Amazon, $23 under the normal going rate.I reviewed the B60 early last year, and while I wasn't blown away by the sound quality, I was struck by how comfortable they are thanks to their soft silicone stabilizing fins. And they charge with USB-C, which is far from a given at this price point. You'll also get IPX6 water resistance, Bluetooth 5.0, and a respectable seven or so hours of playback on a charge.
As the 3.5-millimeter headphone jack fades into our collective memory, cheap headphones are harder and harder to find. Bluetooth buds are great, but you have to charge 'em. The convenience of wired buds lives on, though, in USB-C. You don't have to spend a lot to get a decent pair, either. Here are five solid picks under $50.
I love flagship phones, but I'm always a little concerned when I take one with me, say, kayaking, or to a concert. Summertime is full of such potentially phone-ruining events, so if you're worried about the safety of your thousand-dollar pocket computer, consider grabbing one of these cheapo alternatives as a backup.
Prime Day 2019 is winding down. Haven't bought anything? Not to worry! Here's some impulse-buy cheap deals you can scoop up without feeling too guilty. Heck, grab a few.Here are all the deals under $20 we've noticed that are still available. The Echo Input for $15 is a killer bargain, and those SanDisk deals aren't anything to sneeze at, either. If you're looking for something else, hurry over to our full list of Prime Day deals.
Xiaomi has just taken the wraps off of the Redmi 6 and 6A, the latest devices in its budget Redmi line. As usual, both offer great bang for the buck, with the 6A priced at just RMB599 (~$94 USD) and the 6 priced at RMB799 and RMB999 depending on spec.
There are plenty of great choices for web browsers on Android, but if you have a cheaper (or older) device, you may find the top picks unsatisfactory. For example, Chrome can slow down quite a bit on low-end phones and tablets, and Firefox isn't much different.
Feels like it was just yesterday that I was writing the last one of these, but here we are halfway through the week. That means another round of apps that have gone free or on sale! Quite a few have popped up since then, though there is still a theme that centers around icon packs and games.
Thomas Was Alone isn't your typical platformer. The game immerses you in its world and forges an emotional bond between you and a rectangle. Yes, a rectangle. As you take charge of the different colorful geometric shapes inside the game, you embark on a journey through more than 100 levels (with 20 levels from the Benjamin's Flight expansion) that's beautifully narrated and deeply sentimental.
Android One is an exciting program. Inexpensive devices with standard hardware running stock Android, with lightning-fast updates straight from Google - what's not to like? But according to a report this weekend, Android One hasn't been as successful in its premiere market as Google would have liked. The Financial Times, in an interview with Google's managing director for India and Southwest Asia, reports that big changes are coming to the series. First up: even cheaper Android-powered phones.
If you're dead set on getting a tablet but not dropping a penny over $100 on it...then you can't really expect to get a top-of-the-line gadget. If you're aware of what a Benny will get, however, then this deal may be one for you. For today only, you can get a Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite from eBay Daily Deals for one, single, solitary hundred dollar bill (free shipping, too). Well, you can't actually send them a bill, but you get the idea. It's $100. It's worth mentioning that this is, of course, a refurbished tablet.
If you want a Note 3 but don't want to pay top dollar for it, you might be in luck. Though this is almost certainly a mistake, AT&T is presently selling refurbished Galaxy Note 3s in both black and white via its website for $249.99 off contract, or $99.99 with a two-year agreement.
ASUS is breaking out its phone lineup at CES in a big way. The new "ZenFone" series is coming in 4-inch, 5-inch, and 6-inch versions to suit just about anybody, and each one of these new devices will be sold in a variety of metallic colors. Features and specs vary a bit between models, but the basic gist is that you pick your screen size and work up from there. All of them are on the low end and aimed at price-conscious buyers.